Dataset to evaluate the geology, metamorphic conditions and pseudosection modeling of the Luswishi Dome, Copperbelt, Zambia

Abstract

This Data in Brief article presents methods used to acquire and process the data presented and discussed in a research paper co-submitted to the Journal of African Earth Sciences titled: “Comparative geology and metamorphic evolution of the Luswishi Dome, Copperbelt, Zambia: Implications for exploration targeting.” [1]. The dataset includes geographical coordinates, lithological logs of drill holes, rock and mineral chemistry data, and pseudosections. The dataset is hosted in the Mendeley Data repository in relevant sub-folders as supplementary data to the research paper. In order to provide spatial context for the study area map, geographical coordinates and collar information of the studied drill holes obtained from secondary sources are also provided in tabular form. Lithological logs summarize physical characteristics of lithological observations made on drill core. Rock chemistry data were obtained by fusion X-ray fluorescence, XRF (outsourced to the Actlabs, Canada), and mineral chemistry data were obtained by electron probe microanalyzer, EPMA, model JXA-8800R at Hokkaido University in Japan. Pseudosections were computed using Perple_X 6.8.6 software, as a function of rock compositions, temperature and pressure following the methods outlined in the online Perple_X documentation files available on the developer's website. The data maybe of potential use for improving our understanding of the geology, geochemical characteristics, and metamorphic conditions of the study area, with potential to inform further research and explorations works in the Dome's region of the Lufilian Arc.

Keywords

• Lufilian Arc
• Luswishi Dome
• Copperbelt
• Zambia
• Geothermobarometry
• Pseudosection